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Mocha Smoothie

It’s starting to warm up (yay!).  As the day starts earlier and the mornings aren’t as chilly, I declare that smoothies can make it back into rotation again (if they were ever out).  Smoothies make for a quick meal or snack.  Easy to take with out and about or sip while lounging around.  This one… Continue reading Mocha Smoothie

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Mexican-Style Picadillo

Picadillo.  So many versions exist.  Every country makes it differently, but at its core it is a dish of ground beef, tomatoes or tomato sauce and raisins.   The Mexican version includes potatoes and can be served inside tacos, on tostadas, or as a filing for gorditas.  It is a versatile dish that is quick to… Continue reading Mexican-Style Picadillo

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Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Cauliflower.  What can it not do?  It purees magically, it rices beautifully, it steaks nicely.  So many reasons to love this cruciferous vegetable.  Although it is popular as a substitute, it also works well in its more natural state.  You can never go wrong serving cauliflower as a side dish.  One way to show this… Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce

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Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

Craving that bowl of noodles?  Yup.  Who doesn’t right – especially on a crisp fall night?  But hearty doesn’t always have to mean stick-to-your-ribs pasta.  Sometimes a bowlful of veggies can do the trick.  This recipe lets zucchini take main stage.  Pile swirls and swirls of crisp, fresh zucchini enveloped in a garlicky, pesto-like sauce… Continue reading Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp